Tail vise installation instructions. Ok it doesnt have to be l shaped but mine is. It is based on traditional european style tail vises but we made some modifications to make it function in a simpler more efficient fashion. And no megan doesnt wear those sandals when she is working in the shop so just shut. I know that i risk having my vise sag or lift well see.
The instructions are terrible and the design isnt really that great. It took me 3 weeks to complete which was about twice as long as i thought it would. This was a hum dinger of a project. The style of vise is similar to the one on frank klauszs bench.
I like these vises despite what has been written about them. Machined from cold rolled steel bar stock the sliding mecha nism is a three piece construction. As with so many other work benches the problem has been building the tail vice. See below for the assembly video.
Charles is in the process of building this workbench but at the time of this posting has hit a snag in the work and has not quite finished. Workbench built by charles v taiwan with tail vise installation instructions. Building a roubo workbench part 9 duration. How to build an l shaped tail vise using lee valley hardware.
If you are installing in a left handed position we provide step photos of left handed installation within these instructions. Editor christopher schwarz and managing editor take you on a quick tour of this new piece of bench hardware. Instructions will assume you are installing this vise in the construction of a new bench with a 4 thick top. Templates at the end of these instructions show how to adapt the vise for thinner benches.
I guess for 60 bucks i cant complain. Workbench build by rene b kassel germany with tail vise installation instructions while these instructions are helpful they cannot replace woodworking expertise. The tail vise is universal and can be configured for left end or right end use by simply assembling the sliding plate and nut accordingly. Matt estlea 103260 views.
We recommend that only experienced woodworkers try installing tailvise hardware. Highland woodworking 63250 views.